WhatsApp campaign offering fake salary calculator for the proposed 8th Pay Commission is fake: MHA

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 14 (STC): Government employees have been warned against a fraudulent WhatsApp campaign offering a fake salary calculator for the proposed 8th Pay Commission.
In this regard a public alert has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, through the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. Authorities have urged employees to verify all information related to salary, pension or pay commission updates only through official government portals.
“Fraudsters are circulating messages claiming that employees can check their revised salary by downloading an APK file, reads the advisory. Officials clarified that once the malicious file is installed, access to the mobile phone is handed over to cyber criminals, who may then siphon money from linked bank accounts.
The advisory clearly states that the Government never sends APK files through WhatsApp and cautions users against downloading applications from unverified sources. It warns that installing unknown APK files can compromise sensitive personal and financial data.
The alert emphasizes that citizens should avoid clicking on suspicious links circulated through messaging platforms.
(Straight Talk Communications)